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Managing Director / GM – Fabrication (Strong Business Acumen Req.)
Location: Portland, Maine (Relocation Assistance Available)
Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 (DOE) plus Profit Based Bonus (~$40K-$50K) Benefits
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision (80% employer-paid), Disability, Life Insurance, 401K w/ Match, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm Flexible
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Available
Managing Director / GM – Fabrication (Strong Business Acumen Req.) Description
Our client, a leader in steel fabrication, is seeking a Managing Director / General Manager to oversee all operations for their established and successful branch in Portland, Maine. You will lead a team of 21, including 7 direct reports, with responsibility for financial outcomes, strategy, leadership, and communication across departments. This position is ideal for a metrics-driven leader with strong business acumen and experience in industrial fabrication or customized manufacturing. You will implement KPIs through a new ERP system and guide the company’s continued success through thoughtful decision-making and cross-functional leadership.
Managing Director / GM – Fabrication (Strong Business Acumen Req.) Responsibilities
- Lead all business functions, including operations, sales, purchasing, and administration
- Set long-term goals and align daily operations with strategic objectives
- Analyze financials and use data to drive profitability and decision-making
- Guide project delivery through regular coordination with Project Managers
- Collaborate with the Plant Manager on scheduling and workflow
- Build and maintain client relationships and support business development
- Review and negotiate contracts, ensuring favorable pricing, terms, and delivery
- Implement and track KPIs through the ERP system to measure performance
- Conduct performance reviews and guide employee development
- Oversee procurement of raw materials and approve invoices
- Review bids to ensure accuracy and profitability
- Partner with accounting on monthly and year-end financial closings
- Participate in cross-company leadership meetings with peer GMs and executives
- Oversee facility improvements and capital equipment upgrades
Managing Director / GM – Fabrication (Strong Business Acumen Req.) Qualifications
- Experience in industrial fabrication or customized manufacturing is required
- 5 years of team management experience is required
- Experience with long-term projects with significant upfront costs is required
- Strong business acumen, including assessing operational costs, strategy & KPIs, is required
- Experience reviewing contracts and identifying business risks is required
- Ability to work 100% on-site is required
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please note your fabrication or customized manufacturing experience. Product type? Which companies/positions on your resume?
- What business areas have you managed & how many people?
- This is an in-office position. Do you have any concerns commuting to Portland, Maine, on a daily basis? Where are you located? Are you able to relocate if not local?
- The base salary range for this role is $140K-$150K plus profit-based bonus potential (~$40K-$50K). Is that within an acceptable range for you?
- Why does this role interest you & why are you the best candidate?
- LinkedIn profile, if available:
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- industrial fabrication or customized manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
- team management : 5 years (Required)
- KPI : 1 year (Required)
- ERP (not req) : 1 year (Preferred)
- budgeting, cost planning, or P&L (not req) : 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $140,000 - $150,000
